June 2016

Hubert Humphrey Fellowship Information SessionTime: Wednesday, June 1, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Speaker: Nguyen Huu Luan, U.S. Consulate Ho Chi Minh CityInterested in studying in the U.S.? Well, join us for an information session on the Humphrey Fellowship, a one-year, non-degree scholarship program at a leading American university.

Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES): A ConversationDate/Time: June 2 from 5:30-7 p.m.
Speakers: Past and present summit participantsEarlier this year, President Obama announced the 2016 Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES), which will be held in Silicon Valley in late June. Well, several entrepreneurs from Vietnam have been selected to participate in this important event! Join us as this year’s participants discuss their path to GES and expectations for the upcoming summit and past GES participants share their experiences at last year’s summit!

English ClubTime: Tuesday, June 7, 5:30 – 7:00pm
Instructor: Cameron Thomas-Shah, U.S. Consulate OfficerDo you love to read? If so, join us as we read articles on current events and discuss opinions and analyze news about American society and culture.

Asian Pride Month Celebration

Film Screening: Brokeback MountainTime: Wednesday, June 8, 4:30 – 7:00pm
Speaker: Andrew Riplinger, U.S. Consulate OfficerCalling all movie lovers! Come watch the screening of Brokeback Mountain, the story of a romance between two cowboys who forge a lifelong connection. After the screening, join an interactive discussion with the U.S Consulate Officer. Bring your friends!

Makers’ Summer
Time: Thursday, June 9, 2 p.m.
Facilitators: AC teamSummer is here! Come join us and learn about lots of cool maker activities to beat the summer heat at the American Center, and take home great do-it-yourself items. Don’t forget to bring your friends!

Let EducationUSA advisors, Consular officers and local alumni help you to become well-prepared for your trip and new student life. They will share their own experience and answer questions you may have about student visas, travel considerations, academic, cultural, financial, and practical aspects of student life on a U.S campus. The session will also facilitate interaction among students who are going to particular schools.

English ClubTime: Tuesday, June 14, 5:30 – 7:00pm
Instructor: Cameron Thomas-Shah, U.S. Consulate OfficerDo you love to read? If so, join us as we read articles on current events and discuss opinions and analyze news about American society and culture.

Let EducationUSA advisors, Consular officers and local alumni help you to become well-prepared for your trip and new student life. They will share their own experience and answer questions you may have about student visas, travel considerations, academic, cultural, financial, and practical aspects of student life on a U.S campus. The session will also facilitate interaction among students who are going to particular schools.

AC Innovation and Entrepreneurship Week:

Trends 2020Time: Monday, June 20, 5:00-7:00pm
Speaker: Brian Hawkins, Niels Brock California Business UniversityThis session will provide past and present examples that drive future ideas. Topics include the economic, political, social, cultural, media, pop cultural, and other realities of the past and present that most influence future trends. The goal of this session is to provide attendees with the tools necessary to innovate through trend and context based foresight.

Start-Up 101: Basics to Starting a Business, Capitalization, Investment, Angel, VC, Crowdfunding, and Crowd SalesTime: Friday, June 24, 2:00 – 4:00pm
Speaker: Brian Hawkins, Niels Brock California Business UniversityThis session is a key transition for those who are ready to develop their business with practical guidance and examples provided for the start-up process, generating supportive funds, pre-sales validation, and revolutionary alternatives to traditional financing that offer so many more the opportunity to start their own business.

English ClubTime: Tuesday, June 28, 5:30 – 7:00pm
Instructor: Cameron Thomas-Shah, U.S. Consulate OfficerDo you love to read? If so, join us as we read articles on current events and discuss opinions and analyze news about American society and culture.

Let EducationUSA advisors, Consular officers and local alumni help you to become well-prepared for your trip and new student life. They will share their own experience and answer questions you may have about student visas, travel considerations, academic, cultural, financial, and practical aspects of student life on a U.S campus. The session will also facilitate interaction among students who are going to particular schools.

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